DAILY NEWS Stream – September 25, 2025

The US is negotiating with the Taliban to regain access to Bagram Air Base [Afghanistan] for counterterrorism operations, including potential prisoner exchanges. An economic and security deal is also being considered (Reuters)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he still has “fond memories” of President Trump and is willing to resume dialogue with the US (Báo Thanh Niên)

US President Trump announces a meeting with China’s President Xi at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on October 31 and November 1 in South Korea, following a productive call on trade, Ukraine (Ureign), and Chinese social media network TikTok. President Trump also agreed to travel to China in early 2026 and President Xi agreed to come to the US “at an appropriate time” (Fox News)

The US will take control of Chinese social media platform TikTok’s American operations as the company ByteDance relinquishes its majority stake. A new company will be formed with a 7-member board— 6 seats held by Americans and only 1 by ByteDance. All US user data will be stored on American cloud services, and TikTok’s recommendation algorithm will be localized under US oversight— a major win for US national security and digital sovereignty (Báo Thanh Niên)

US President Trump is adding a US$100,000 fee to H1-B worker visa applications, including renewals, to encourage American companies to hire and train local workers instead of foreign ones (New York Post)

The US House of Representatives passes a President Trump-backed plan to avoid a government shutdown, maintaining current spending levels until November 21 while increasing security funding; the Senate must pass the bill before October 1 for it to take effect (Fox News)

US President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk reunite at conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, months after a public feud over taxes, spending, and subsidies. They shook hands and chatted briefly, marking their first public appearance together since June. Mr. Musk posted a photo of the two sitting together captioned, “For Charlie.” (Fortune)

US: An armed man posing as law enforcement was arrested by President Trump’s Secret Service agents ahead of Charlie Kirk’s funeral in Arizona (New York Post)

About 13,000 people protest in Luneta Park [Manila, Philippines] against a corruption scandal involving flood-control projects, demanding the return of stolen public funds and prosecution of involved officials (VnExpress)

Lettuce is a common and healthy vegetable loved around the world— but did you know it hides a bitter secret? Experts say lettuce stems contain a white sap with natural plant-based compounds that relieve pain and calm the nervous system, promoting good sleep. Find dried wild lettuce sap online; add a small amount to warm water, tea, or a beverage, plus agave nectar (optional) to reduce its bitterness (Hành Trình Khỏe Về Già; The Sydney Morning Herald; Google Gemini)

Doctors say celery acts as a “smart diuretic,” helping the body expel excess water during the day to reduce nighttime bladder activity. It also supports blood circulation and kidney function, benefiting those with high blood pressure. Celery is best consumed in daytime meals and avoided at night. Eat it as part of a well-balanced vegan diet for maximum benefits (Hành Trình Khỏe Về Già)

Experts highlight eggplant for its heart-protective qualities, thanks to nasunin and chlorogenic acid, which reduce cholesterol and stabilize blood pressure. Its fiber content aids digestion, while its low glycemic index makes it suitable for blood sugar control. Boiled or steamed eggplant, consumed two to three times weekly as part of a wholesome vegan diet, supports heart health, digestion, and sleep without excess calories (Khỏe Mỗi Ngày Tuổi 60)

COVID-19 variant Omicron XFG is spreading in Southeast Asia, constituting over two-thirds of cases in Singapore with one death in Malaysia (Công Luận)

New South Wales [Australia] health officials issue a measles alert after a traveler from Indonesia tested positive, urging exposed individuals to watch for symptoms including fever, sore eyes, and rash (News.com.au)

The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces two outbreaks: a malaria-like fever illness with nearly 1,000 cases and 52 deaths, and a new strain of monkeypox that possibly spreads even faster (Bloomberg)

Bauchi state [Nigeria]’s cholera outbreak has caused 58 deaths and over 250 infections, prompting government committees to enhance response and prevention efforts (Reuters)

Bangladesh: A severe dengue outbreak leads to 12 deaths and 740 hospital admissions in one day, raising concerns over rising cases among children and poor sanitation expanding mosquito breeding grounds (Reuters)

Linares [Chile]: A rare tornado damages about 150 homes and leaves 850 customers without electricity (The Watchers)

Nepal: Continuous landslides completely blocked the Muglin–Narayanghat road, leaving hundreds stranded (myRepublica)

Papua [Indonesia]: A landslide at the Grasberg mine traps seven workers; rescuers recovered two bodies as search efforts continued for the missing (Macau Business)

The Philippines and Taiwan (Formosa) ordered evacuations as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached with winds of 185 kilometers/hour (VnExpress)

Hokkaido [Japan]: Heavy rainfall brings flooding and power outages, impacting thousands of people (VOV)

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns the 1.5ºC global warming goal is at risk of “collapsing” due to delayed climate measures, emphasizing governments must act NOW to prevent a global catastrophe (France 24)

Cambodia’s first Gender and Environment Survey reveals women are particularly impacted by climate disasters: - 19% of displaced women had trouble accessing health care (vs. 13% of men) - 53% lost crops (vs 42%) - 35% lost domestic animal-people (vs 26%) - 26% increased their childcare work (vs 22%) The report calls for gender considerations in environmental policy and improved resource management (UN Women; Women Count)

Scientists detect a massive warm-water anomaly (“blob”) in the North Pacific Ocean, stretching from Japan to the western United States. It’s the fourth-largest warm-water “blob” ever observed, linked to global warming and persistent unusual wind patterns, posing risks to marine ecosystems (VnExpress)

Researchers find alarming amounts of plastic packaging at the bottom of the Ionian Sea [Greece], mainly plastic bags originating from coastal areas or dumped directly by humans—an urgent reminder of the escalating global plastic pollution crisis (Greenmatters)

Iraq launches its first large-scale solar power plant, located in Karbala province, to address electricity shortages, aiming to reach a capacity of 300 megawatts to support the national grid (TechXplore)

Michigan State University [US] scientists discover that the natural compound naringenin chalcone (NGC) changes how plants respond to light, which could help breed crops that use light energy better and handle stress more effectively (Mirage News; Michigan State University)

National Taiwan University scientists develop a self-tuning device converting environmental vibrations into electricity, potentially doubling power output for handheld or low-power devices (TechXplore)

About 1,700 people march in Kaohsiung [Taiwan (Formosa)] to call for vegan-friendly legislation and raise awareness of plant-based living, organized by the Vegan Action Network (Taipei Times)

Princess Charlene of Monaco celebrates Her love of dog-people by attending the launch of a heartwarming photo book “It’s a Dog’s Life” by Jessica Fry, featuring portraits of dog-people in Monaco to support adoption efforts. The event attracted nearly 300 guests, with proceeds going to the Monaco Society for the Protection of Animals, chaired by the Princess (Hola!)

US: The City of Denver bans pet-people stores from selling dog-, cat-, and rabbit-individuals, promoting adoption instead to prevent abusive breeding practices and protect animal-people welfare (World Animal News)

Palmdale [Los Angeles, US]: A kitten trapped in a storm drain for days is rescued by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Community Effort Animal Rescue, and Corporal Ramos (KTLA)

Michael Palayam forest [Anthiyur, India]: Fire and Rescue Services save 18 wild boar-people from a 70-foot [21-meter] well in a two-hour operation and safely return them to their natural habitat (Devdiscourse)

Inmates at Ohio [US] prisons find meaning and purpose rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife including bird-, rabbit- and opossum-people in partnership with the Ohio Wildlife Center (Smithsonian Magazine)

Cape Town [South Africa] firefighters and volunteers save 250 dog-people from a fire that destroyed TEARS (The Emma Animal Rescue Society); the organization seeks funds to rebuild fire-resistant shelters for the animal-people (Network for Animals)

American author Ivan Tuttle shares his life-changing journey to hell, Heaven, and back.

In 1978, 26-year-old Ivan was living a fast-paced life of partying and drug use when he developed severe pain in his left leg, later diagnosed as a blood clot. Doctors warned him, but he delayed treatment, still going to bars and parties. Eventually, the pain became unbearable, and he was hospitalized. After two weeks of blood thinners, he was released, but that night, something extraordinary happened.

Around 9:20 pm, while resting at home, Ivan felt a hand grip his left wrist. His spirit was pulled from his body, and he saw his lifeless form lying in bed. He tried to escape, but the being dragged him into utter darkness. They moved at incredible speed until he heard distant screams growing louder, the most horrific cries imaginable. The stench of sulfur was unbearable, the heat overwhelming, and hopelessness consumed him. Ivan realized he was in hell.

The grotesque demon gripping him laughed with the strength of a hundred men. Ivan passed countless souls who screamed, cursed God, and begged him to warn their loved ones that hell is real. Some were chained in invisible restraints, others clawed at him. He felt their anguish as if it were his own. Pain there never ends, never dulls, and cannot be escaped. Ivan saw massive demons— some 12 feet [3.6 meters] tall with rotted flesh, some serpent-like, others deceiving people through fortune telling, horoscopes, or occult practices. These demons often leave hell to influence people on Earth. Ivan learned that even movies, games, and seemingly “harmless” entertainments often carry demonic deception.

The demon dragged him deeper, toward the center, where Ivan saw satan himself— not a horned figure, but beautiful, shining and radiating charm yet exuding evil. Ivan suddenly understood how satan deceives so many.

Around Ivan, souls told their stories. Reverend James Wolfe, an English preacher who lived over 100 years ago, said he regretted molesting children and stealing; an 18-year-old girl named Mary died in a car crash without accepting Lord Jesus Christ (vegetarian); and a jeweler from Asia was shocked to find himself in hell, as he had denied God’s existence. Each was trapped forever. Ivan saw people torn apart repeatedly and demons fighting over who got to torture a false Christian— someone who calls him or herself a Christian but secretly cheats, steals, or commits other sins in secret, making them ineligible to be saved by God. Feeling the hopeless certainty of eternal torment, Ivan knew he was doomed.

Then a thunderous Voice declared: “It is not his time. His mother has been praying for him since he was a boy. Release him.” Instantly, the demon let go. Ivan shot upward, leaving hell.

Suddenly, he was surrounded by brilliant Light, joy, and peace. He stood before Heaven’s gates, glowing like white jewels. Light penetrated Ivan’s whole being, filling him with love and freedom. An angel appeared, about seven feet [2.1 meters] tall with glowing robes, and with gentle authority said Ivan could not stay, as it was not yet his time. He had been shown hell as a warning of what awaited if he did not change, and his glimpse of Heaven now was to observe and later share.

In Heaven, Ivan felt boundless joy, free from sorrow or fear. He saw radiant streets of gold and pure white stone structures. A crystal-clear river flowed, accompanied by the sound of children’s laughter, and two massive trees bore different fruits. The light was omnipresent, with no shadows, and colors were indescribably vibrant. Ivan witnessed angels, including helper, guardian, messenger, and worship angels, each with distinct roles. He saw Heavenly beings, some human-like and others indescribable, like a creature with thousands of eyes. Music filled Heaven, a harmonious blend of praises to God that stirred his spirit. He observed biblical figures like Prophet Elisha and John the Baptist (both vegetarians), and a woman he didn’t know named Esther Remington, a loving soul from California [US] who died in the late 1960s or early 70s. The angel showed Ivan future visions, including interconnected devices (computers and phones), societal moral decline, and natural disasters as Divine warnings. Ivan was gifted spiritual insight to see into souls and tasked with breaking generational curses, including his father’s abusive legacy.

In an instant, Ivan re-entered his body as paramedics were about to declare him dead. His body shook violently as life returned. They were shocked— he had no pulse minutes before. Ivan prayed, repented, and accepted Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior. He realized he had been given a second chance, not by merit but because it was not his time, and because of his mother’s 20,000 prayers. He wept through the night, grateful to God, forever changed.

Over the years, Ivan’s visions of future technology (computers, wireless phones, implants), societal issues (LGBTQ [lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, queer] agendas, pedophilia, lust for power), and natural disasters began unfolding, confirming his experience. Ivan now warns against hidden intentional sin— sins people knowingly commit, even Christians—urging everyone to repent to avoid eternal hell punishment (Destiny Image)

Elevating quote of the day: “A spiritual journey is not so much a journey of discovery. It’s a journey of recovery. It’s a journey of uncovering your own inner Nature. It’s already there.” — Billy Corgan (vegan) American Musician